K. Bromberg - Sweet Rivalry review and excerpt

Ryder Rodgers had a plan.

He was going to stride into the conference room, do the required song and dance over the next five days, and win the biggest contract of his career. But when he walked in and heard the voice of one of his competitors, all his plans were shot to hell.

Harper Denton. She was always on top. In college. First in their class. Always using every advantage to edge him out to win the coveted positions. The only one who could beat him. His academic rival. More like a constant thorn in his side. And his ego’s.

When he heard her voice, he was brought back to years before. To the bitter taste of being second best. But the woman who meets his gaze is nothing like the drab wallflower he used to know. Hell no. She was all woman now: curves, confidence, and staggering sex appeal. And no doubt, still brilliant.

The fact that she’s gorgeous and bright won’t distract him. This time, Ryder’s determined to be the one on top. But not if Harper can help it.

 

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MY REVIEW

I was excited to get the chance to read this book! I love Kristy's books and this one did not disappoint!  The only problem I had was that it was TOO SHORT!! I want more Harper and Ryder! *Fans self*  This book is fast paced and completely unputdownable. (Yes, I'm so excited, sometimes I make up my own words.) I always know a story is going to be good when it starts with the past and their story does indeed start that way.  They haven't seen each other for years and things didn't end on good terms. I enjoyed how these two knew things about each other, but yet, still had to learn of the adult versions of themselves.

"Sexual chemistry like this is impossible to ignore. Hard not to satisfy. And definitely hasn't gone away in the thirteen years since I'd seen him last. That want feels stronger, if that's even possible."

That sums things up right there, folks!  This book is molten lava and the reader is waiting for it, knowing it's coming. The heat slowly builds and the pressure is on, in so many ways. This book is a great blend of anticipation, angst and all consuming lust. I enjoyed both of these characters, their depth and compassion. The competition drew things out quicker but it was a nice conduit for their emotions. I enjoyed the mystery of the bidding process and really liked how the chapters flipped perspectives so the reader can get a well-rounded picture of the story. I devoured this book and HIGHLY recommend it! 

 

EXCERPT

Work first. Reward sex next. 

That’ll give me something to look forward to during the next few days. The ones I can’t wait to dive headfirst into that will be an ever-changing combination of stress, exhaustion, strategy, and manipulation. An unscripted dance amongst us bidders while we size each other up, calculate our numbers, and explain to the developer why we’re the most valuable candidate for the job. 

It’s the game I love. The competition I thrive on. My return to the job that I’ve been desperate to make. 

And there’d be no better way to make a statement that Harper Denton is back than to leave this building with the multimillion dollar contract for Meteor Development tucked securely under my arm. 

And just like that, as a reward for my positive thinking, when I look up, there he is, in full view. 

I take in the expensive briefcase, the venti Starbucks, and the expensive watch peeking out from beneath the cuff of his shirt. And just my luck that while I’m afforded a full view of his body, the one thing I’m the most curious about is obscured by his hand holding his cell phone up to his ear: his face. 

So instead I drink him in. He really is magnificent. I note his posture and the way he carries his body when he moves forward a few steps. There’s an air about him that says he’s no-nonsense and in control, powerful, and at the same time he doesn’t seem uptight. He has that Southern California professional vibe. I can’t put my finger on it but he reminds me of someone I can’t quite place. Regardless, a man who can pull off being in control and playful has definite merits. 

Like “spank me until my body aches in want, and then make a game of hitting each erogenous zone with his tongue before he’ll satisfy that ache he created and let me come” type of merits. 

The mind-blowing-sex reward just became even more appealing.    

    

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines, and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love. She’s a mixture of most of her female characters: sassy, intelligent, stubborn, reserved, outgoing, driven, emotional, strong, and wears her heart on her sleeve. All of which she displays daily with her husband and three children where they live in Southern California. On a whim, K. Bromberg decided to try her hand at this writing thing. Since then she has written The Driven Series (Driven, Fueled, Crashed, Raced, Aced), the standalone Driven Novels (Slow Burn, Sweet Ache, Hard Beat, and Down Shift), and a novella (UnRaveled). She is currently finishing up Sweet Cheeks a standalone novel out November 14^th. Her plans for 2017 include a sports romance duet (2 books: The Player, The Catch) and the Everyday Heroes series (3 books: Cuffed, Combust, and Cockpit). She’s also writing a novella for the 1,001 Dark Night series that will be out in February 2017. She loves to hear from her readers so make sure you check her out on social media.   

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